Empowering Your Product Journey with Innovation and Expertise
As a seasoned professional in product management, I bring expertise in data analysis, modernized UX, monetization strategies, product growth techniques, AI implementation, and other cutting-edge technologies to elevate your business operations.
My approach is rooted in delivering tangible results and measurable success. Let's collaborate to unlock the full potential of your products and drive innovation in today's competitive landscape.
Proven Experience
Michelle Cavanaugh is a highly accomplished product leader with a proven track record in product development, strategic planning, and relationship management. In her role as Sr. Director of Product Development at Ticketmaster, she leads the LiveAnalytics team, leveraging NLP and ML technologies to uncover insights into audience behavior across diverse live event genres.
Previously, Michelle served as the Director of Product Management at The Walt Disney Company, where she led a team of Senior Product Managers, Engineers, Designers, and Subject Matter Experts focused on monetizing the content supply chain. Her strategic vision increased operational efficiency by 25% and established a data science framework for AI/ML in the highly regulated areas of rights management and finance. At Discover Financial Services, Michelle was the Sr. Manager of Digital Learning Products, where she supervised a team of senior Instructional Designers to establish the LaaS (Learning as a Service) platform, driving FinTech developer engagement and open-source collaboration.
Michelle's experience also includes her role as Sr. Product Manager at Walmart, where she led both the Agile/Product transformation and the AllSpark/Me@Walmart super app, resulting in the onboarding of 3,000 stores and a 27% decrease in supply chain issues. At IBM, she served as Chief of Staff for Developer Advocacy, leading the global operational management of Call for Code, Open Source, and internal developer advocacy initiatives. She also co-founded RLTW Hatchet Holdings, LLC, a lifestyle company designing products for outdoor activities, and served as Chief of Staff/Executive Product Management Leader at Verizon, where she led the Financial Systems Group's Agile and Product Transformation team.
Throughout her career, Michelle has demonstrated exceptional skills in product prioritization, design thinking, data visualization, team leadership, and change management. Michelle is pursuing a Master’s degree in Information Design and Strategy from Northwestern University and holds a Graduate Certificate in Product Management from Cornell University, as well as a Bachelor’s degree in Technical Communications from the University of Central Florida. Additionally, she is an artist in residence at Galeria Azur Berlin and Artio Gallery, where she explores empathy in generative AI through her side project, Zelda Cavanaugh LLC.
